Giffard Asia Pacific

Giffard Asia Pacific ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French Liqueurs and Syrups from Angers, since 1885 Born in a small local laboratory, the brand is now recognized throughout the world.

Founded in 1885 in Angers, Giffard is an independent, family-owned company specializing in liqueurs and syrups. Backed by strong values, we have built success on quality products, including our signature Menthe-Pastille, a real emblem of the brand. Our range includes more than 50 liqueurs & about 70 different syrups. For more than 130 years we develop our know-how through tradition & innovation. Giffard has been bringing the finest ingredients to bartenders and drink-makers who recognize the importance of using only the best components in their cocktail creations. Listed among the Top 10 Trending Liqueurs by Drinks International Magazine, Giffard liqueurs and syrups inspire drink-makers to craft beautiful concoctions that bring people together.

08/08/2026

๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—”๐—ฃ! ๐Ÿ†

And just like thatโ€ฆ ๐—š๐—ช๐—– ๐—”๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ!

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€. ๐Ÿญ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ. The last chapter of an incredible journey across Asia, from ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒ™

Huge congratulations again to our ๐—”๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿฐโ€”and best of luck as you take the next step on your journey to the Giffard West Cup Global Finals in Angers, France! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

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๐Ÿฅˆ from , Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
๐Ÿฅ‰ from , Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ
๐ŸŒŸ from .bangkok, Thailand ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ

And to all our incredible ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—น๐—น-๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€โ€”thank you for making every moment count and for bringing your stories, passion and creativity to the final stage. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€. ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†.
๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐—”๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ โ€” ๐—–๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ โ€™๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ! ๐Ÿฅ‚

๐Ÿ“ .manila
๐Ÿ“ธ

  ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—”๐—ฃ! ๐Ÿ†From nearly 400 bartenders across 10 nations to one unforgettable finale in Manila, Philippines, the Giffard W...
05/08/2026

๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—”๐—ฃ! ๐Ÿ†

From nearly 400 bartenders across 10 nations to one unforgettable finale in Manila, Philippines, the Giffard West Cup 2026 Asia journey has been nothing short of incredible.

โ€œ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€. ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜โ€ More than just this yearโ€™s theme, it became the journey shared by Asiaโ€™s 10 national champions, who brought their creativity, passion and craftsmanship to the final stage, each competing for the opportunity to represent their respective countries and Asia on the global stage at the Giffard West Cup Global Finals in Angers, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Congratulations to our outstanding Top 4, who will proudly represent Asia at the Giffard West Cup Global Finals!

๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด...
๐—š๐—ช๐—– ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—”๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป
๐Ÿฅ‡ Kimchi Lai from Three X Co, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

๐—š๐—ช๐—– ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐Ÿญ๐˜€๐˜ & ๐Ÿฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ-๐—จ๐—ฝ๐˜€
๐Ÿฅˆ Kt Masdana from Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
๐Ÿฅ‰ โ„๏ธ from Gelato Bar ZEIT ้‡‡ๆ™‚ไปฃๅ†ฐๆท‡ๆท‹ๅง, Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ

๐—š๐—ช๐—– ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—”๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€โ€™ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ
๐ŸŒŸ Ton Jaturong from xim.bangkok, Thailand ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ

A huge round of applause to all of our incredible national champions. While only four will continue on to the Global Finals, every one of you is a champion in your own right, reminding us that Giffard West Cup is about so much more than the final result.

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Han YS from The Haflington
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญ from Sora Bar
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Vince Uy from The Curator Coffee & Cocktails
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท JD from ํ† ํŠธ tott
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ KrysTal from THE POET๐Ÿธ
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟ—่ณ€้™ฝไป‹ from THE SAILING BAR

A big thank you to our incredible judges โ€” Liz Shen, David Ong, Elub, Arthur and to every partner, supporter and guest who was part of this unforgettable event.

Giffard West Cup has always been about bringing our community togetherโ€”not just through competition, but through craft, creativity and the friendships built along the way, and to everyone who joined us on this journey, thank you for making it truly unforgettable ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

๐—จ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ, ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒฬ!๐Ÿฅ‚

๐Ÿ“Uma Nota Manila
๐Ÿ“ธ Drinking Lenses

 The journey across 10 nations has led to one final stage. The finalists are ready. Now itโ€™s time to meet the panel who ...
12/07/2026



The journey across 10 nations has led to one final stage. The finalists are ready. Now itโ€™s time to meet the panel who will determine the next Asia Champion ๐Ÿ†

Bringing together expertise from across coffee, cocktails and hospitality, these four industry leaders will evaluate every creation, every story and every moment behind the bar as they crown this yearโ€™s Asia Champion and Asiaโ€™s All-Stars.

๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—น โœจ

First up,
๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜‡ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป (Liz Shen) โ€” Founder of Beanslooker. With over 13 years in coffee and cocktails, Liz is a PCA leader, Coffee in Good Spirits 2025 podium finisher, and has led guest shifts across Asia while creating sensory mixology experiences for global luxury brands.

Second,
๐——๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ด (David Ong) โ€” Co-Founder of The Curator Coffee & Cocktails and several of Manilaโ€™s leading hospitality concepts. A respected barista, bartender and entrepreneur, David has played a key role in shaping the Philippine specialty coffee and cocktail scene.

Next in line,
๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜†๐—ฎ๐—ต โ€œ๐—•๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒโ€ (Elub) โ€” Beverage R&D Specialist at The Union Group and one of Indonesiaโ€™s most respected bartenders. A former Diageo World Class Indonesia Champion, Bule brings years of competition, innovation and beverage development experience.

Last but certainly not least,
๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜… (Arthur) โ€” Giffard International Trade Marketing & Advocacy. With over a decade of international judging and advocacy experience, Arthur brings deep expertise in balance, technique and cocktail storytelling.

๐—ช๐—›๐—˜๐—ก & ๐—ช๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜ โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Monday, 13th July 2026
๐Ÿ“ Uma Nota Manila
โฐ Competition: 11:00โ€“17:00

One final stage. One Asia Champion. One unforgettable journey.

๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€.
๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†.

Santรฉ!๐Ÿฅ‚

SipTheMoments

 ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜.From sunrise to moonlight, hundreds of bartenders from across Asia have shared the...
12/07/2026



๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜.

From sunrise to moonlight, hundreds of bartenders from across Asia have shared their creativity, passion and craftsmanship. After months of national selections, unforgettable stories and inspiring creations, the stage is now set for the final chapter.

Now, the journey reaches Manila, Philippines. On Monday, 13th July 2026, Asiaโ€™s finest bartenders will take the stage at the Giffard West Cup 2026 Asia Finals. One will be crowned Asia Champion, while Asiaโ€™s All-Stars will be chosen to represent the region at the Giffard West Cup Global Finals in France. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ†

๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ #๐—š๐—ช๐—–๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—”๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€:

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Han YS from The Haflington

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญ from Sora Bar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Ton Jaturong from xim.bangkok

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Vince Uy from The Curator Coffee & Cocktails

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท JD from ํ† ํŠธ tott

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ โ„๏ธ from Gelato Bar ZEIT ้‡‡ๆ™‚ไปฃๅ†ฐๆท‡ๆท‹ๅง

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ KrysTal from THE POET๐Ÿธ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Kimchi Lai from Three X Co

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟ—่ณ€้™ฝไป‹ from

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Kt Masdana from Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach

From the first sunrise craft to the final moonlight shake, every moment has led here. Let those shakers rattle one final time as Asiaโ€™s finest bartenders pour their way to victory.

๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€.
๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†.
๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—”๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€. โœจ

GWC2026 SipTheMoments

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Indonesia National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉOur final National Selection of GWC...
22/06/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Indonesia National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

Our final National Selection of GWC 2026 is here โ€” and what a way to close the chapter. Indonesia once again raised the bar, making this yearโ€™s selection our toughest yet, with over 80 submissions and an incredibly competitive semi-final. The creativity, passion, and ex*****on showcased throughout the competition set a new benchmark for the region.

Now, the stage is set for the final showdown as we discover who will become the Indonesia Champion ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Rizky Razak (Rizky Ramdhani Razak) โ€” Brand Advocate at Moรซt Hennessy Indonesia and Bar Manager at Raffles Hotel Jakarta. A Top 3 Global Hennessy MyWay 2023 finalist and Giffard West Cup Indonesia 2019 Top 3 finalist, Rizky brings a wealth of competition experience, technical precision, and passion for hospitality to the judging panel.

Next,
Panji Wisrawan (Panji Wisrawan) โ€” Partner Director of Aftertea by Chontea. With over a decade in the industry, Panji has led award-winning bars to international recognition and earned top honours in competitions including World Class and the Campari Bartender Competition. Today, he continues to push the boundaries of tea and cocktail culture through innovation and creativity.

Last but certainly not least,
Arthur Piffoux (Arthur) โ€” Giffard International Trade Marketing & Advocacy. With over a decade in the industry, Arthur brings a sharp eye for balance, technique, and cocktail storytelling. Having judged competitions across the region for years, he brings deep expertise and a refined palate, ensuring every cocktail delivers both character and clarity.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Monday, 29th June 2026
๐Ÿ“ Between The Sips
โฐ Competition: 12:00โ€“17:00

One final stage. One final champion. From sunrise to moonlight โ€” sip the moments. ๐Ÿฅ‚

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Malaysia National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พAs contestants prepare to craft thei...
13/06/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Malaysia National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

As contestants prepare to craft their journeys from sunrise to moonlight, get ready for one of the most exciting stages in the region. Bringing together some of Malaysiaโ€™s top bartending talents, this competition is a celebration of the countryโ€™s rich diversity, creativity, and hospitality at the highest level. From bold flavours to innovative storytelling, weโ€™re excited to discover who will take the Malaysia title. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Caden Chua (Caden Chua) โ€” Bar Lead at Coley Cocktail Bar and reigning Giffard West Cup Malaysia Champion. Having claimed the title in 2024, Caden returns to the competition from the other side of the judging table, ready to discover the next talent who will represent Malaysia on the GWC stage.

Next,
Ho Boon Leong (Ho Boon Leong) โ€” Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, bringing extensive hospitality expertise and a wealth of experience in luxury food and beverage operations.

Last but certainly not least,
Michael Cheang (Tipsy Turvy) โ€” Drinks journalist and author of the โ€œTipsy-Turvyโ€ column in The Star Malaysia. With over 16 years of experience covering spirits, cocktails, and the local bar scene, Michael brings a unique media and industry perspective to the judging panel.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Monday, 15th June 2026
๐Ÿ“
โฐ Competition: 12:00โ€“17:00

From first shake to final sip โ€” sip the moments! ๐Ÿฅ‚

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Taiwan National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผAs contestants prepare to craft their ...
05/06/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Taiwan National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ

As contestants prepare to craft their journeys from sunrise to moonlight, get ready for a showcase of innovation, precision, and creativity from one of Asiaโ€™s most exciting cocktail destinations. From boundary-pushing concepts to meticulous ex*****on, weโ€™re set to discover who will take the Taiwan title. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Nono Yu () โ€” Owner and Bartender behind several acclaimed concepts including Jia Jiu, Bar Tor Dฤy, and Nรกn. Known for blending creativity, magic-inspired storytelling, and local Taiwanese ingredients, Nono is the 2022 World Class Taiwan Champion and continues to earn recognition across Asia with his award-winning bars.

Next,
Jint Huang (.huang) โ€” Co-Founder of POLLEn Taipei, Giffard West Cup Taiwan Champion, and Giffard West Cup APAC 1st Runner-Up 2024. Combining years of operational expertise with cocktail craftsmanship, Jint brings both competition experience and a modern perspective to the judging panel.

Last but certainly not least,
Victor Chung () โ€” Brand Ambassador at Importer Co., Ltd. and former R&D Director of Draft Land. Widely known as โ€œThe Walking Cocktail Encyclopedia,โ€ Victor brings a wealth of knowledge spanning spirits history, cocktail innovation, and beverage education, making him one of Taiwanโ€™s most respected voices in the industry.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, 9th June 2026
๐Ÿ“
โฐ Competition: 13:00โ€“17:00

ๅพžๆ—ฅๅ‡บๅˆฐๆœˆๅ…‰๏ผŒ่ˆ‰ๆฏๅง๏ผ๐Ÿฅ‚

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 South Korea National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทAs contestants prepare to craft t...
03/06/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 South Korea National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

As contestants prepare to craft their journeys from sunrise to moonlight, South Koreaโ€™s finest bartenders are ready to take the stage with the Korean precision, creativity, and hospitality that define the countryโ€™s world-class cocktail scene. Get ready for a showcase of bold ideas, meticulous technique, and unforgettable storytelling in the glass as we discover who will take the South Korea title. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Arthur Piffoux () โ€” Giffard International Trade Marketing & Advocacy. With over a decade in the industry, Arthur brings a sharp eye for balance, technique, and cocktail storytelling. Having judged competitions across the region for years, he brings deep expertise and a refined palate, ensuring every cocktail delivers both character and clarity.

Next,
Soobin Yook ์œก์ˆ˜๋นˆ () โ€” Head Bartender at and reigning GWC Korea Champion. Having earned the title in 2024, Soobin now returns to the competition from the other side of the judging table, ready to discover the next talent who will represent South Korea on the GWC stage.

Last but certainly not least,
Mickey Lee ์ด๋ฏผ๊ทœ () โ€” Owner of and World Class Korea Champion 2011. A respected figure in the Korean bartending community, Mickey brings years of experience and a championโ€™s perspective to the competition.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Monday, 8th June 2026
๐Ÿ“ Ayoungโ€™s Showroom
โฐ Competition: 14:00โ€“19:00

From sunrise to moonlight โ€” sip the moments,

Geonbae!๐Ÿฅ‚

Meet the Esteemed Judging Panel for GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026   Hong Kong National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐAs our 12 elite finalists pr...
01/06/2026

Meet the Esteemed Judging Panel for GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Hong Kong National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

As our 12 elite finalists prepare to craft their liquid journeys from sunrise to moonlight, now we proudly present the star-studded judging panel for the Giffard West Cup 2026 Hong Kong National Final to select the ultimate champion to represent Hong Kong at the APAC Finale in Manila!๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Eddie Nara () โ€“ Hong Kongโ€™s Spirits Educator & Consultant, as the first Certified Spirits Educator (CSE) in Asia, Eddie is a seasoned international spirits judge and the regional lead tutor for Wh**ky & Gin Ambassador. He brings unmatched technical expertise and strict international standards to our panel, ensuring every serve is evaluated with absolute precision.

Next,
Lok Cheung () โ€“ โ Beverage Manager of COA, renowned for his deep passion for craft spirits and his mastery of blending local culture with complex flavor profiles, Lok will be looking for unparalleled creativity, charisma, and how seamlessly contestants elevate Giffard liqueurs & syrup into the true star of their cocktails.

Last but certainly not least,
Amanda Wan () โ€“ โ Beverage Director of Tastings Group, Amanda Wan is an influential hospitality leader and a standout veteran of Asiaโ€™s 50 Best Bars, celebrated as Malaysiaโ€™s first female global bartending champion. She drove a Kuala Lumpur bar to a groundbreaking #15 ranking on the Asiaโ€™s 50 Best Bars 2025 list, and now channels that same relentless energy into her role as Beverage Director at Tastings Group, where she continues to elevate Hong Kongโ€™s dynamic beverage landscape.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, 11th June 2026
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๐Ÿ“‹ Registration: 13:00-13:30
โฐ Competition: 13:45 onwards

Get ready to watch hospitality flow, skills clash, and every cocktail tell a story. Who will conquer the palate of our legendary judges and win the ticket to Manila? See you at the bar! ๐Ÿฅ‚

 ๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉIndonesia was the toughest round for our judges this year, with over 80 submissions and hig...
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๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

Indonesia was the toughest round for our judges this year, with over 80 submissions and highly competitive semi-finals. Once again, Indonesia found a way to raise the bar โ€” setting a new standard with an incredible level of creativity, passion and ex*****on seen across every entry.

Now, itโ€™s time for the final showdown as we proudly introduce the Top 14 finalists who will represent Indonesia at .

Each of you brought your own interpretation of โ€œSip the Momentsโ€ to life โ€” bold, expressive and full of personality.

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The journey continues at the National Finals โ€” we canโ€™t wait to see your creations come to life โœจ

๐Ÿ“… ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: 23rd June 2026
๐Ÿ“๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ: TBA

Terima kasih semuanya! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป
Thank you to everyone who participated โ€” we truly appreciate your creativity and dedication. We look forward to seeing where your journey takes you next.

๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€.
๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†.
๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ ๐Ÿ†

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